Weight Loss - Are You Ready?

Did you ever think, “I’m just not ready?” To be honest, there’s no BAD time to start eating healthy, but thinking about these important potential obstacles can help you ward off any problems ahead of time and give you something to think about before you get started.

1. Are you ready to make long-term lifestyle changes including eating healthy foods and exercising more?Yes No

   You know you want the results. But are you honestly ready to make permanent changes in your eating and exercise habits? Do you accept that this is lifelong?

2. Have you resolved any eating disorders?Yes No

   If you have a tendency to binge, purge, starve, or overexert when you exercise, you may need professional help.

3. Are you realistic about your weight-loss goal?Yes No

   Remember, losing as little as 5 to 10 percent of your starting weight can improve your health if you're overweight or obese. Work with your primary care provider to determine the weight that’s right for you.

4. Have you gathered your support team?Yes No

   Don’t go it alone. Think about what would help you stay on track, and then ASK for the specific help you need. Statistics show that joining a weight-loss support group can greatly increase your chances of long-term success.

5. Will you make time to preplan and track your daily food intake and physical activity?Yes No

   Planning, preparing and tracking your daily food intake can greatly increase your chances of success. BEFORE you BITE it – WRITE it!

6. Do you view a healthy-weight program as a positive experience?Yes No

   Losing weight doesn't have to be a bad experience.

   Many people find they feel better when they're more active and weigh less. The most important ingredient to a healthy diet is ENJOYMENT. Putting the time into finding the right program, best recipes, healthiest choices on the restaurant menu and lightest products at the grocery store are the stepping stones to keep you on track.

If you answered yes to all six of these questions, you're ready to make the lifestyle changes necessary for permanent weight loss. If you answered no to one or more, you need to look at that area and address it, or you will find it to be an obstacle in your weight loss journey. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t begin, it just means that you need to be aware of it and be working on it. If you need professional help, don’t hesitate to speak with your primary care provider and ask for it. If you don’t know where to begin on your weight loss journey, give our Lighten Up™ with Kim Weight Loss Program a try. We’d love to help you turn YOUR weight loss program into the beautiful, healthy, new lifestyle you’ve always wanted.